WTF happened on Thursday & Friday that gave DAYS a 1.9? Hmmmmmm.....

GH went up. I didn't happen to think it was a bad week. But it wasn't good either. I guess my standards are different. Call me crazy, but I enjoy seeing families happy before Christmas, not burying their loved ones after they were brutally murdered.

On the plus side, it was nice to see Bobbie interacting with Luke and whatnot.

*sigh*

My annoyance with the lack of desire to change the regime at GH is dwindling. Why? Because my loyalty to this show is dwindling. I guess the worst thing to be as a soap fan is apathetic to the show you once loved. No longer do I get frustrated when my favorites are fired to make room for less talented actors. No longer do I get upset with story direction. I just simply turn the channel. It's the best thing I learned how to do.

AMC deserves the ratings it's been getting. B&E continue to ruin that show. OLTL is stuck between two pieces of monkey crap and it's ratings suffer because of it. Though it also doesn't help that Marcie's been away with that damn baby for what...over 2 months now? I'm all for a nicely paced story, but this is ridiculous. And yes, I'm perfectly aware of what's happening this week and next week on OLTL, and I still say the story has taken too damn long.

ATWT gets the ratings it's getting because they're doing something right. I don't know what that is, because I'm not interested in most of what's going on there, but I'll admit they're making significant strides somehow to improve the writing. And it doesn't hurt when the actors are making an unwatchable story watchable.

LMFAO so much for the "bump" AMC thought they'd get *snort* :lol:

WTF happened on Thursday & Friday that gave DAYS a 1.9? Hmmmmmm.....

nothing really. i don't even watch DOOL tell you the truth..but when i tuned in a hour before GH started just to see how DOOL was doing..and why they were so low on ratings...normaly a soap could be awesome and be down in ratings...but when it comes to DOOL...this show is the inflackmation of why low ratings equal a sucky show..i was bored to tears just watching the crap they were showing..Now i know why they got a 1.9 on thursday/friday.

Edited January 2, 200817 yr by shawn Perez

nothing really. i don't even watch DOOL tell you the truth..but when i tuned in a hour before GH started just to see how DOOL was doing..and why they were so low on ratings...normaly a soap could be awesome and be down in ratings...but when it comes to DOOL...this show is the inflackmation of why low ratings equal a sucky show..i was bored to tears just watching the crap they were showing..Now i know why they got a 1.9 on thursday/friday.

So, if I understand you.....

You think that Days, a show you just admitted you don't watch, and only turned on for one hour, sucks because it got a 1.9.

Ok.........that makes sense.

I'm really enjoying DOOL these days. I think if it continues on its current path, the ratings will reflect how good a show it is becoming. It was the one show that had a very good Christmas episode. I think that may show up soon.

As far as ABC, I'm just really not into all the OLTL love. It isn't, in my opinion, suffering from lead-in. It's just not interesting. OLTL refuses to use its entire ensemble cast no matter who the writer is. If you like the current handful of characters who are shown, then I guess it's interesting. If you don't, zzzzzzzzz.

GH really is very very dark. I like Sonny and his new girlfriend. The rest of it is just too much death, particularly at Christmas.

So, if I understand you.....

You think that Days, a show you just admitted you don't watch, and only turned on for one hour, sucks because it got a 1.9.

Ok.........that makes sense.

I'm just saying a show should instantly draw you in as a viewer..but DOOL doesn't have that kind of star power..i was bored just watching it..imagine if people were just flipping through channels and saw DOOL?..what Exactly would they find entertaining in DOOL? NOTHING. just some cheesy soap opera..Now GH has that star power to draw in veiwers..why you ask? two words..."THE MOB" has a strong force in todays population..there's no denying that.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=26...h&plindex=1

For one, Days has been up or stable for 3 weeks so usually a decrease is likely, especially in the current ratings climate. However, given this was going into holiday time and given the vets were on and prominent and the patient story was kicking into overdrive that week this is of concern. I was hoping to at least stand pat but they at least stayed above 2.0 in tied for 5th Not saying much but still.. The show getting 1.9's for things that the fans said they wanted is kind of annoying to me but, hopefully, in next week's ratings, Days rebounds. It should because last year's Christmas show got a nice number and things were much more active and the patient was running around.

As for the rest of the soaps, you can probably thank Kristina Wagner for GH's bump because I know that is the only reason why I tuned in. That and the Luke and Tracy stuff. It will be interesting to see what happens in the next ratings for them.

Not a horrible week but, boy, di I remember the days when around that time in December the soaps saw mega gains for like a 3-4 week period. They would come down to earth but it was nice to see so many people watch when they were home and such. Now, it's +1 and +2 and it just looks really depressing.

Yes, and GH also has many fans who feel that they only time the show is any good is during May, Feb. and November.

If you would take some time to watch Days more than one day, you just may like it.

But, I guess we will agree to disagree.

Ok. AMC Stayed.

I would really like to know why Brian Frons' job isn't on the line for these horrible ratings. All three ABC soaps are struggling.

Are they going to wait around and see if the returns of Sarah Brown, Debbi Morgan, the guy who plays Jesse and Rebecca Buding will give them a bump in the ratings before they decide whether or not to fire him? or do they not care about daytime tv anymore and they want him to destroy it?

Edited January 2, 200817 yr by Lskreet

Yes, and GH also has many fans who feel that they only time the show is any good is during May, Feb. and November.

If you would take some time to watch Days more than one day, you just may like it.

But, I guess we will agree to disagree.

but the thing is. GH is consistently good every day. when there's not a mob shootout. or anything exciting. the show stays good because the characters are equally entertaining. now i admit. whenever sweeps rolls around the corner. GH is at there best..but even on a day when there's no sweeps month. GH is still awesome to watch. the characters are intriguing in a way that will draw in veiwers that are just tuning in. and the Action is undeniable. the best in daytime/TV shows. just watch my video. and see for yourself.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=26...h&plindex=1

Edited January 2, 200817 yr by shawn Perez

Reflection of the Viewership/Household Ratings Trend every Ten Years since 1956-1957 (credit to the authors of SON Community who keeps data on the ratings):

**Number of Viewers per Rating Points

1956-1957--349,000 per point

1966-1967--538,000 per point

1976-1977--696,000 per point

1986-1987--859,000 per point

1996-1997--959,000 per point

2006-2007--1,128,000 per point

GUIDING LIGHT (Debut 6/30/52)

1956-1957--3,978,000 viewers; Household Ratings 11.4 ranked #1 out of 7 soaps

1966-1967--5,810,400 viewers; Household Ratings 10.8 ranked #3 out of 14 soaps

1976-1977--6,194,400 viewers; Household Ratings 8.9 ranked #3 out of 15 soaps

1986-1987--5,411,700 viewers; Household Ratings 6.3 ranked #7 out of 15 soaps

1996-1997--3,836,000 viewers; Household Ratings 4.0 ranked #9 out of 12 soaps

2006-2007--2,481,600 viewers; Household Ratings 2.2 ranked #8 out of 9 soaps

AS THE WORLD TURNS (Debut 4/2/56)

1956-1957--2,931,000 viewers; Household Ratings 8.4 ranked #7 out of 7 soaps

1966-1967--6,832,600 viewers; Household Ratings 12.7 ranked #1 out of 14 soaps

1976-1977--6,890,400 viewers; Household Ratings 9.9 ranked #1 out of 15 soaps

1986-1987--6,013,000 viewers; Household Ratings 7.0 ranked #4 out of 15 soaps

1996-1997--4,219,600 viewers; Household Ratings 4.4 ranked #7 out of 12 soaps

2006-2007--2,707,200 viewers; Household Ratings 2.4 ranked #5 out of 9 soaps

GENERAL HOSPITAL (Debut 4/1/63)

1966-1967--3,766,000 viewers; Household Ratings 7.0 ranked #9 out of 14 soaps

1976-1977--4,872,000 viewers; Household Ratings 7.0 ranked #10 out of 15 soaps

1986-1987--7,129,700 viewers; Household Ratings 8.3 ranked #1 out of 15 soaps

1996-1997--4,603,200 viewers; Household Ratings 4.8 ranked #4 out of 12 soaps

2006-2007--3,045,600 viewers; Household Ratings 2.7 ranked #3 out of 9 soaps

DAYS OF OUR LIVES (Debut 11/8/65)

1966-1967--3,712,200 viewers; Household Ratings 6.9 ranked #10 out of 14 soaps

1976-1977--5,428,800 viewers; Household Ratings 7.8 ranked #7 out of 15 soaps

1986-1987--6,013,000 viewers; Household Ratings 7.0 ranked #4 out of 15 soaps

1996-1997--5,562,200 viewers; Household Ratings 5.8 ranked #2 out of 12 soaps

2006-2007--2,707,200 viewers; Household Ratings 2.4 ranked #5 out of 9 soaps

ONE LIFE TO LIVE (Debut 7/15/68)

1976-1977--5,289,600 viewers; Household Ratings 7.3 ranked #8 out of 15 soaps

1986-1987--6,184,800 viewers; Household Ratings 7.2 ranked #3 out of 15 soaps

1996-1997--3,836,000 viewers; Household Ratings 4.0 ranked #8 out of 12 soaps

2006-2007--2,707,200 viewers; Household Ratings 2.4 ranked #5 out of 9 soaps

ALL MY CHILDREN (Debut 1/5/70)

1976-1977--5,707,200 viewers; Household Ratings 8.2 ranked #6 out of 15 soaps

1986-1987--6,013,000 viewers; Household Ratings 7.0 ranked #4 out of 15 soaps

1996-1997--4,507,300 viewers; Household Ratings 4.7 ranked #5 out of 12 soaps

2006-2007--2,820,000 viewers; Household Ratings 2.5 ranked #4 out of 9 soaps

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS (Debut 3/26/73)

1976-1977--6,055,200 viewers; Household Ratings 8.7 ranked #4 out of 15 soaps

1986-1987--6,872,000 viewers; Household Ratings 8.0 ranked #2 out of 15 soaps

1996-1997--6,808,000 viewers; Household Ratings 7.1 ranked #1 out of 12 soaps

2006-2007--4,850,400 viewers; Household Ratings 4.3 ranked #1 out of 9 soaps

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL (Debut 3/23/87)

1986-1987--4,810,400 viewers; Household Ratings 5.6 ranked #8 out of 15 soaps

1996-1997--4,795,000 viewers; Household Ratings 5.0 ranked #3 out of 12 soaps

2006-2007--3,496,800 viewers; Household Ratings 3.1 ranked #2 out of 9 soaps

PASSIONS (Debut 7/5/99)

2006-2007--1,692,000 viewers; Household Ratings 1.5 ranked #9 out of 9 soaps

Thanks for the ratings, Lskreet.

Even though GH went up, I'm still happy they hit record lows last week.

people are ignorant. they don't know what they like so they bash....DOOL is at 2.0. OLTL is at 2.0. AMC is 2.1..just because a soap is down on ratings doesn't mean it sucks..GH is tied with ATWT 2.3..but GH blows ATWT out of the water in terms of writing and entertaninment..GH doesn't deserve these ratings like other soaps do. namely B&B/Y&R..those two soaps are boring as hell...if GH isn't a top notch soap..then i don't what is...GH is definitely a fantastic soap...bye the way did you see my video? then again. like you said. you have different standards..so don't say something sucks if you don't watch the show. i bet you you're a DOOL watcher..that's makes it even more laughable that you are bashing GH.

I don't even know what that highlighted part is supposed to mean. I'm very aware of what I like and GH is showing very little of it right now. I don't watch Days, but is that supposed to be some kind of insult? What gave you the idea I don't watch GH? It should be pretty obvious I do. And just because I don't sit around praising GH doesn't mean I am "focused" on bashing it. Oh, and if anyone is ignorant, it's those that can't hear an opposing opinion without trying to make things personal.

Even though GH went up, I'm still happy they hit record lows last week.

i'm even happier DOOL took let another hit. lost veiwers already? the highest ratings DOOL is pulling is 2.1? that's bad.

Edited January 2, 200817 yr by shawn Perez